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A Smart Addition to 3rd & Cedar

Although I recognize Belltown has some serious problems, it’s my intent to keep my posts light and positive and leave the provocative topics to my fellow bloggers.

We, the residents of Belltown, are privileged to live within walking distance of over 100 restaurants, the Olympic Sculpture Park, a variety of cultural events and festivals, theaters, the Seattle Center, farmer’s markets, quirky boutiques, and a hopping nighttime bar scene (if you’re into that sort of thing). There’s a lot to love.

Right now – I’m in LOVE with the 4-way stop and shiny new crosswalks the WA DOT installed at the corner of 3rd & Cedar.

Although the appearance of a 4-way stop one block away from a traffic light may seem like overkill and reminiscent of the over-signage and “experimental traffic devices” of the suburbs, I think its a smart addition.

Since it’s been installed I haven’t seen a Metro bus smash into a car trying to take a right hand turn, I haven’t been woken up at 2:30AM on a Saturday by the screech of brakes and crunching of metal, and I haven’t had to run for my life across 3rd Ave in order to hit up Rite Aide or ride the bus. Rejoice!

Whoever approved this addition to Belltown – I thank you.

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